The Amherst Times reports that flood-damaged areas of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie Counties have been declared disaster areas.
The mighty Gannett empire reports that Massa is interested in helping small business. Also, a wind farm in Steuben County got a $75 million stimulus grant.
Area bloggers have a couple of interesting town hall meeting reports. First, GranolaBox reports on the Potter town hall meeting, which was tame by current standards. And Rochester resident Tim Ellis blogs about his experience at the Victor town hall meeting on the Huffington Post.